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Wahaus Family History

Wahaus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wahab, Jahraus, Waas, Walas, Haus, Uphaus, Wanous, Wadhams, Schaus

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Where is the Wahaus family from?

You can see how Wahaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wahaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wahaus families living in Maryland. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wahaus's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wahaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wahaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wahaus. 100% of Wahaus men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wahaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Wahaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahaus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Wahaus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Wahaus. For the veterans among your Wahaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahaus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wahaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wahaus in 1968 was 93, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wahaus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahaus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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